Object Details
Manufacturer
Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
Physical Description
Type: Reciprocating, inverted V, 12 cylinders, liquid-cooled, geared drive
Power rating: 1,100 kW (1,475 hp) at 2,800 rpm
Displacement: 35.7 L (2,179 cu in.)
Bore and Stroke: 154 mm (6.1 in.) x 160 mm (6.3 in.)
Weight: 745 kg (1,642 lb)
Summary
Developed from the DB-600 engine first produced in November 1937, the DB-600 series was used primarily in Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Bf 110 fighters. In 1939, a Messerschmitt 209V1, using a DB-605ARJ engine, set a world's record of 755 km/hr (469.22 mph) which was not broken by a propeller driven aircraft until 1969.
Inverted mounting provided better visibility, lower center of gravity, and improved maintenance access. In the Bf 109, a cannon was mounted between the engine banks and fired through a propeller hub. The DB-601A in the Bf 109E, used fuel injection instead of a carburetor, a great asset in combat since the engine did not cut out under negative g forces. This engine was also used in some Heinkel 111s and license-built versions in the Macchi MC.202 Folgore and several Japanese aircraft.
Of the 74,896 DB 600 series engines, 42,405 DB 605 engines were produced, more than any other model.
Credit Line
Transferred from the U.S. Air Force Museum
Date
1943
Inventory Number
A19670086000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary
Materials
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 3 ft. 3 13/16 in. × 2 ft. 4 5/16 in. × 5 ft. 8 1/2 in., 1642lb. (101.1 × 71.9 × 174cm, 744.8kg)
Country of Origin
Germany
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19670086000